Traveling from Augusta to Baxley covers 133.1 miles through the heart of Southeast Georgia. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize GA 56, Peach Orchard Road, and South Main Street to navigate between these two regional hubs. With a fuel budget of about $21, this trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the route offers a straightforward path that avoids the complexity of major interstate congestion. It is a manageable distance for those looking to reach their destination without spending the entire day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 56
38.8 mi
56m
South Main Street
38.1 mi
50m
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi
28m
US 1
14.5 mi
17m
Cedar Crossing Road
5.1 mi
9m
56
4.4 mi
7m
15th Street
2 mi
3m
Plant Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Baxley, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 15th Street
2.0 mi·3 min·15th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto GA 4
0.6 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
5
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
6.6 mi·9 min·Peach Orchard Road
6
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·21 sec·Nellie Drive
7
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi·19 min·Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right
1.8 mi·3 min
9
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi·30 sec·Lovers Lane
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
118 ft·1 sec·GA 56
11
Continue on GA 56
39 mi·56 min·GA 56
12
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi·6 min·South Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
34 mi·43 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
2.5 mi·3 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 15
15
Turn left onto Paul Lockley Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Paul Lockley Road
16
Turn right onto 56
4.4 mi·7 min·56
17
Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
5.1 mi·9 min·Cedar Crossing Road
18
Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15
3.7 mi·4 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 15
19
Continue on US 1; 4; 15
1.4 mi·1 min·Plant Hatch Parkway
20
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
8.4 mi·9 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 15
21
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27
62 ft·1 sec·East Parker Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
US 341; GA 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour journey, consider departing mid-morning to avoid the heaviest local commuter traffic leaving Augusta. While the trip only requires one planned stop to keep you comfortable, the flexibility of this route allows you to adjust your pace based on your personal needs. Since you are covering 133.1 miles, keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on so you can easily manage the $21 estimated cost without searching for stations in more remote areas. Because the longest stretch of GA 56 is 38.8 miles, try to time your rest break to coincide with the end of that segment to stay alert. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity is your best strategy for a stress-free arrival in Baxley.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baxley, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Augusta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on GA 56 for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 133.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in|Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip|~40m in|GA 56
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 1; GA 4; GA 57 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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133.1 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 341; GA 27 / East Parker Street
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27 / East Parker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.81 one way
$41.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.76
$45.52
premium
$4.70
$24.63
$49.27
diesel
$5.61
$29.39
$58.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.98
$6.39
Efficient EV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.63
$8.52
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Baxley, GA
Late night
in Baxley on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with stretches of highway that account for 41% of your total travel time. You will experience a variety of road conditions as you transition through the Southeast Georgia landscape. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 38.8-mile stretch on GA 56, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. Because the route shifts from suburban arterial roads like Peach Orchard Road into more rural highway settings, the personality of the drive changes as you progress. Expect a balanced experience that moves away from the busier traffic patterns of Augusta and into the quieter, more consistent flow of the regional highway system.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on GA 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on GA 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Baxley, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
